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Undas 2012





It's been a Filipino tradition that every first of November, we visit the tombs of our deceased loved ones and offer prayers, flowers and candles. We call this Undas or Araw ng mga Patay (Halloween in English). Basically, this is like a happy family reunion! :) In this day, tombs are cleaned or repainted, candles are lit, and flowers are offered. Some families even camp in cemeteries and spend a night or two near their relatives' tombs. Eating, drinking, singing, dancing, and telling old family stories are common activities in the cemetery.



Setting out the tables and tent!

Say hello to my youngest brother! haha.





Lunch Time!! omnomnom~



Munching on onigiri !! :"">

 Cutie Patootie James :3


My brother and my cousin! Sweet noh? Parang bagong kasal lang! hahahaha :P




Goofing around with my cousins~


My brothers hugging~

And everybody's hugging each other except for me because they made me take this photo! haha :/ :))

I love taking photos of trees and nature :) This one reminds me of twilight. haha!





Taking down the tent.


With my youngest brother and my dad.

Do your countries have Halloween traditions too? Link me, I would love to know! :))

RaeAbigael

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15 comments

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseNovember 9, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Wonderful tradition :) You all look great! x

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  2. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    wow ang saya naman pow ng family bonding niyo pow and mukhang kumpleto pow kayo. The food is so yummy.

    anyways, tama ka pow dyan nov. 1 is not only a halloween it's also a family reunion. ang kulit at ang sasaya sa picture. good picture's shot anyway.

    x0x0:
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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 2:41 PM

      Hello Rosemarie! haha. thank youuuuu! :D I hope you enjoyed your Nov.1 as well. Have a nice week! :)

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  3. les joliesNovember 9, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    This is such a great tradition to pass with your family!
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  4. yunita elisabethNovember 10, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    great tradition :)
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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 2:46 PM

      awww. thank you so much for following me! welcome to my life :) hehe~

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  5. Eneida FreireNovember 10, 2012 at 5:56 AM

    Very interesting! family reunions are always good!
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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 2:51 PM

      Thanks for following dear! :)) Have a great day!

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  6. Hotchocolate4SunshineNovember 10, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Great pictures ;) missed your blog, need to check up on everything i missed out on.

    x angie

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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 2:57 PM

      Hello Angie! Yay! you're back! I missed you!! Can't wait to read your new posts! :)) Thanks for back-reading my posts as well dear! :">

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  7. AmberNovember 10, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    what an interesting tradition :) a great way to remember loved ones and get together with family. it looks like you had a great time :)

    i hope you enjoy your weekend, dear.

    xox, amber

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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 3:00 PM

      Hello Amber dear! I really did had a great time! Thanks! Enjoy your weekend too! :3

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  8. AdamNovember 10, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I haven't been to my father's grave in years

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    1. RaeAbigaelNovember 10, 2012 at 3:02 PM

      awww... then you should go and visit him now! :)

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